Converting 12.423976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.423976 to a fraction

Result

12.423976 =
1552997
125000
Mixed number:
12
52997
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.423976 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.423976 × 1000000 = 12423976

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.423976 =

12423976
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12423976 and 1000000.

GCD(12423976, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12423976
1000000

=

12423976 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

1552997
125000
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